High blood pressure and how to reduce it
High blood pressure or hypertension is often an underlying condition, closely associated with serious health issues such as heart attacks…
Strokes: How to spot them and what to do
Strokes occur when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood…
Why the Recovery Position Saves Lives
Why is the recovery postion so important when someone is unconscious? Putting someone in the recovery position ensures that their…
Festivals – The ultimate survival guide
Whether you are a first-time festival goer or a seasoned pro following these guidelines to staying safe at festivals will…
Everything you need to know about heat exhaustion
Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down…
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by diet and exercise
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by diet and exercise even in individuals with a high genetic risk A new…
Could brain parasites be used to treat cognitive disorders?
Scientists have invented a new way to deliver treatment into the brain using a parasite. The study – led by the…
Half a million children in European Region not fully vaccinated in their first year of life
While over 9 million children received all three of their first critical vaccine doses against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)…
What bit me? The ultimate guide to bites
Everyone has suffered from those incredibly itchy bites and stings that keep you awake at night. Although some people may…
Medicine and Me, Bowel Research UK Seminar
Medicine and Me, Bowel Research UK: Jointly organised with Bowel Research UK, this event brings together patients, members of the…